July 18, 2023

Rules After Reclassification of COVID-19 to Class 5 Starting May 8

updated July 18, 2023:

-Students and Workshop Participants
Wearing a mask is not required, and the decision is up to the individual. However, we may ask you to wear a mask during explanations/demonstrations and conversations in shared indoor spaces. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures against infectious diseases, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, promoting hand disinfection, and cleaning the classrooms.

-Staff Members
The decision of wearing a mask is up to the individual.

We will end physical condition checks such as temperature checks, but if you feel unwell, such as having a sore throat or fever, please inform the office as soon as possible. We will continue to take appropriate measures while checking additional government measures that will be announced in the future.



updated May 9, 2023:

Due to [the abolition of the “Basic Policies for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control” on May 7, 2023] indicated by the government, we will be redefining the rules for students, workshop participants, and staff as follows.

-Students and Workshop Participants
Due to COVID-19 being reclassified to a Class 5 infectious disease on May 8, 2023, wearing a mask will be a personal choice. However, we ask that you wear a mask during explanations/demonstrations and conversations in shared indoor spaces. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures against infectious diseases, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, promoting hand disinfection, and cleaning the classrooms.

-Staff Members
Even after the reclassification to Class 5, for the time being, we will make it mandatory to wear a mask in shared indoor spaces during business hours.

For the time being, we will continue to carry out physical condition checks, such as temperature checks. We will continue to take appropriate measures while checking additional government measures that will be announced in the future.